The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as the frontrunners to land De’Aaron Fox in the coming days, as his tenure with the Sacramento Kings appears to be nearing its end. Both teams are actively working on a deal that would give the Spurs their long-coveted point guard while providing the Kings with assets to build for the future.
The Spurs are in prime position to make major waves at the NBA Trade Deadline, potentially acquiring one of the biggest stars in the game.
There is "serious skepticism" that the San Antonio Spurs would be willing to include rookie guard Stephon Castle in any deal involving Sacramento Kings
Already linked with Tim Duncan and David Robinson, Victor Wembanyama continues to entrench himself along the Spurs legends.
Immediately, fans started firing up the trade machine. With a bevy of draft picks, the Spurs can make a deal that would allow the Kings to rebuild, although with Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan on the roster, perhaps the Kings don't want to embrace a tank.
A.J. Dybantsa is getting noticed at NBA games, even though the 2026 draft is still about a year and a half away.
The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup, but the 2025 NBA Draft could supply the missing piece.
"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.
A top prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft is already thinking about teaming up with Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs are mediocre on defense, ranking 19th in points allowed per game and 18th in defensive rating, despite Wembanyama leading the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds. However, San Antonio’s defense has struggled even more as of late.
A.J. Dybantsa gets recognized at NBA games now. It makes what might be coming his way in 18 months or so seem a little more real.
Here are the players and draft picks the Sacramento Kings could acquire in a De’Aaron Fox trade with the San Antonio Spurs.